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Horse Health
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Equine Guelph Sponsoring Course on Horse Nutrition
Recognizing the importance of proper nutrition plays a key role in equine health and welfare, and is an essential tool when it comes to maintenance, reproduction and performance of the horse.
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Equine Hoof Study Needs Your Help
In the last decade, thousands of veterinarians, farriers and horse owners have come to realize that better nutrition, trimming, correct movement, environment, and improved protective devices can cause dramatic and positive changes to the equine foot--not
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Nevada Horse Rescue Seeks Custody of Neglected Equines
A horse rescue operation in Wells, Nevada is hoping to gain custody of 31 horses seized from a Churchill County property two weeks ago. On Wednesday, the Justice of the Peace in Fallon ruled the Northeastern Nevada Equine rescue can take the horses, if it
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Exercise Affects Reproductive Ability in Horses
In the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science, researchers at Clemson University and the University of Florida examine the impact of exercise on mare reproductive health and embryo transfer. In the study, researchers divided light-horse mares into
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Exercise Takes the Edge off Stabled Horses
According to a recent study, as little as one hour of exercise a day, regardless of the type, takes the edge off of stabled horses.. The study also examined whether four different forms of exercise-walker, treadmill, turnout and recreational riding-were e
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External Horse Parasites Enjoy Winter, Too!
Much attention is paid to internal parasites in horses, but external parasites are not only a nuisance, but can also be a source of serious health threats to horses. During cold winter months, most horse owners think that the cold will keep the parasites
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Farriers and Vets Honored for Contributions to Equine Hoof Care
A pair of farriers and three equine veterinarians earned Hall of Fame recognition during induction ceremonies during the recent 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit. These five individuals were honored for outstanding careers in equine footcare duri
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Farriers Join Forces for Benefit of Canadian and US Horses
The Canadian Association of Professional Farriers (CAPF) has been launched as an affiliate of the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) to provide Canadian farriers with a professional organization that not only promotes the integrity of th
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Feeding and Caring for a Horse - More than Dollars and Cents
With horse care and ownership comes a price and it typically comes in the form of money! Whether you have one horse or many horses or are thinking about getting into horses, the conversations you have with horse folk all tend to center around what it take
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Feeding to Save the Starving Horse
Unfortunately, malnourished and poorly care for horses can be found throughout the United States at this time. The problem of neglected horses has worsened in recent years and reflects the growing number of horses that are no longer wanted or needed by th